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My friend and I were on our way to attend an examination. We walked silently, my thoughts going over everything I had learnt in preparation for the test ahead when my companion suddenly complained of pain in the chest. He clutched on to his chest, his expression filled with pain and suggested that we return home. Not knowing what to do, I sat him down on the side of the path and prayed for him in Jesus’ name. Within a few minutes to our astonishment the pain subsided and we went on to appear for the exam.

There were other such incidents that revealed the power of prayer and healing that is possible in Jesus’ name. I recall an occasion when my mother took ill and soon as I prayed for her, she regained her health. Those were miracles indeed, brought about by my strong faith that I reaffirm every day; as well as the intimacy I share with Jesus Christ. My experience of his grace and mercy continually inspire me to share the love of God with everyone I come across.

Looking back, I need to thank a friend of mine who first introduced me to the program. Having never known the living God earlier, it was a novel experience for me. I first heard about Jesus in February 2011 when I listened to your radio program. There was something about the message that touched me and I believe it was a turning point in my life. Jesus was real to me and he answered my prayers.

Ever since, I have been listening to your program regularly. I have learnt about the need to be born again. Since then I have confessed my sins and repented, asking Jesus to come into my heart. He has forgiven me and I feel new, my faith strengthened. Kindly pray for my parents, that they too come to know Jesus and accept Him into their hearts.

About a decade ago, there was no electricity in my village in Maharashtra. Soon after work was done for the day children and youth normally engaged in playing a game or two or just sat about chatting. Playing cricket in a makeshift pitch using sticks as their wicket was a favourite among the youth, especially Anosh.

Anosh however, had something else planned for that evening. India and Pakistan were playing a one day international match in...

Why is it that bad habits are so hard to break? They entice you and once you are caught in their tentacles, they hold fast and are difficult to break from. Believe me, I had several of them and they kept me attracted to worldly pleasures, fuelled by feelings of pride, greed and anger.

When I first began listening to the Upasana program, although a believer, I was far from being a true Christian. I was...

When so many deaths occurred in Gopi’s family, owing to snake bite, the relatives were convinced that the family was under a curse. Rather than getting rid of the poisonous reptiles that made their habitat the dense foliage that Kerala is famous for, the relatives simply talked about the problem, wondering who the next victim would be.

It was quite by accident that Gopi met a person who suggested that he listen to the Jeeva Sandesham...

It was December and Sangeetabai and her two daughters looked forward to celebrating their first Christmas. The girls studying in grades 7 and 9 insisted that they put up a star at the entrance of their home and she needed to get one from the market. She was keen to reveal her new found faith to everyone in her village. Along with the excitement for the festive season came feelings of gratitude to the Lord...

My friend and I were on our way to attend an examination. We walked silently, my thoughts going over everything I had learnt in preparation for the test ahead when my companion suddenly complained of pain in the chest. He clutched on to his chest, his expression filled with pain and suggested that we return home. Not knowing what to do, I sat him down on the side of the path and prayed for him...

Having studied up to standard 10, I drive an auto rickshaw to support my wife and two children. Years ago, my family migrated from Kollapur in search of a better livelihood.

I first heard about the TWR radio program from a friend. I listened and was happy to hear the message in Banjara language. When I called the TWR office, they provided details of the program. I now listen to your Banjara radio program which I...

I
am Pastor John Sundar Rajan, engaged in God’s ministry in the Coimbatore area during
the last 30 years. Listening to Veda Araichi
program is very interesting and I never miss any of your messages. I consider
it a part of my daily manna and I must admit that I have been blessed in many ways...

I come from a different faith. I was severely addicted to alcohol for a very long time and used to wander about fully drunk. Naturally there were quarrels between my wife and I and this disrupted the peace of my family. One day as usual fully drunk I lost track of where I was going and wandered to some other place. Thankfully, my children found me and brought me back and tried to reason with me...

I earn my living by making articles from bamboo to sell. On one occasion I fell very sick and despite all my efforts I got no relief. Naturally I was depressed and overcome by evil thoughts. It was around then that I came across a radio program in my own language.

Surprised, I paid attention and heard a message about the Lord Jesus Christ. A change came over me and I put my trust in Jesus Christ. I...

I did not know the living God earlier. There was no peace in my life and everything I did seemed meaningless. Life continued to be a struggle.

It was quite by chance that I came upon the TWR program on the radio when I happened to be tuning it one day. A Biblical message was being broadcasted and I was quite impressed by it. It appealed to me and made sense. As I began to listen to...

When I was 10 years old, I contracted Polio which affected both my legs. The doctors could do nothing about it and gradually my legs stopped working. I have only studied up to grade 3. For the past seven years my life has been miserable. All I do is sit and worry about death. My mother weeps day and night, looking at my pathetic condition.

I come from a different religious background. I work as a labourer in construction sites. One day while returning home after work, I met a stranger who asked me for a lift on my cycle for a short distance. Riding pillion on the bike he began to sing a unique song. I had never heard such a song before.

Shankar was born and brought up in an orthodox religious family. After his studies he took up a job and began to work. One day while attending an open air crusade, he heard the Gospel message for the very first time.

The Word of God penetrated his life and he understood that Jesus Christ is God and Savior. He went back home with a new conviction...

After coming to know God’s love, I feel less conscious of my illiteracy

Mr. Rameshbhai S. Raut, Gujarat

While modernized countries might promote reading and writing as sacrosanct, here in the interior villages of western India, little value is placed upon it. I therefore grew up like my tribal family before me, mostly illiterate and often dumb-founded by the topics we heard being discussed as we sat around the village camp fire at night.